Paige and Hannah Tapp had an elite skillset. But the reason they advanced all the way to the Big Ten and then had strong professional volleyball careers was because of their impeccable character. That helped them stand out.
Darrell Thompson had an outstanding college football career at the University of Minnesota. He went on to play five seasons for the Green Bay Packers. A visit to the University of Nebraska changed his path. "Minnesota was the best fit for me in case football didn't work out," he said.
The 2010 Sports Illustrated Sports Kid of the Year handled the recruiting process on her own terms, making it "fun and easy." After a four-year career as one of the best Division I tennis players in the country at North Carolina, she finished her college athletics eligibility by playing one season of Division I hockey at UConn.
Jack Studer took care of his business on the football field, and his older brother, Garrett, helped him navigate the recruiting world. The former Dover-Eyota star passed up the bright lights of Wisconsin for an opportunity to play right away at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Brothers Owen and Noah King have both gone through the recruiting process twice. The multi-sport standouts from Caledonia have found the fits that are best for them personally and as athletes.
